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Belfast, ME vs Rockland, ME

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On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Rockland. Belfast averages 201 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Rockland, Maine gets 49.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Belfast, Maine gets 47.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Rockland averages 57.5 inches of snow per year. Belfast averages 62.8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Rockland, Maine
Summer High: the July high is around 74.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12.8
Rain: averages 49.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 57.5 inches of snow a year

Belfast, Maine
Summer High: the July high is around 77.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9.1
Rain: averages 47.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 62.8 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Rockland

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Rockland is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Maine.

6.5 / 10

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Rockland, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Belfast

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Belfast is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Maine.

6.5 / 10

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Belfast, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Belfast, ME	Rockland, ME
January	29° / 9°	30° / 13°
February	32° / 12°	33° / 16°
March	40° / 21°	40° / 24°
April	52° / 32°	51° / 34°
May	63° / 42°	61° / 43°
June	72° / 52°	69° / 52°
July	77° / 57°	75° / 57°
August	76° / 56°	74° / 57°
September	69° / 49°	67° / 50°
October	57° / 38°	57° / 40°
November	46° / 30°	46° / 32°
December	35° / 18°	36° / 21°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Belfast / Rockland

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	30 / 30	9 / 10	5 / 5
February	0 / 0	27 / 26	8 / 8	5 / 4
March	0 / 0	27 / 26	9 / 9	3 / 3
April	0 / 0	15 / 12	10 / 10	1 / 1
May	0 / 0	2 / 1	11 / 11	0 / 0
June	0 / 0	0 / 0	10 / 11	0 / 0
July	1 / 0	0 / 0	10 / 10	0 / 0
August	1 / 0	0 / 0	9 / 9	0 / 0
September	0 / 0	0 / 0	8 / 9	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	7 / 4	10 / 10	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	19 / 16	10 / 11	1 / 1
December	0 / 0	29 / 26	10 / 10	4 / 4

July is the hottest month for Belfast with an average high temperature of 77.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Maine. In Belfast, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Belfast are July, August and June.

July is the hottest month for Rockland with an average high temperature of 74.6°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Maine. In Rockland, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Rockland are July, August and June.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Belfast with an average of 9.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Maine.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rockland with an average of 12.8°. This is one of the warmest places in Maine.

In Belfast, there are 1.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.

In Rockland, there are 0.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.

In Belfast, there are 155.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Rockland, there are 140.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Maine.

In Belfast, there are 15.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Rockland, there are 9.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maine.

November is the wettest month in Belfast with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.8 inches in Belfast means that it is about average compared to other places in Maine.

November is the wettest month in Rockland with 5.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.5 inches in Rockland means that it is wetter than most places in Maine.

May is the rainiest month in Belfast with 10.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 7.5 rainy days. There are 111.1 rainy days annually in Belfast, which is one of the least rainy places in Maine. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Rockland with 11.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.0 rainy days. There are 117.0 rainy days annually in Rockland, which is one of the least rainy places in Maine. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 62.8 inches in Belfast means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.

An annual snowfall of 57.5 inches in Rockland means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.

January is the snowiest month in Belfast with 18.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Rockland with 16.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Belfast, ME vs Rockland, ME

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Belfast / Rockland

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Belfast with an average of 9.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Maine.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rockland with an average of 12.8°. This is one of the warmest places in Maine.

In Belfast, there are 1.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.

In Rockland, there are 0.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.

In Belfast, there are 15.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Rockland, there are 9.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maine.

An annual snowfall of 62.8 inches in Belfast means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.

An annual snowfall of 57.5 inches in Rockland means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.

January is the snowiest month in Belfast with 18.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Rockland with 16.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Belfast, ME vs Rockland, ME

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Belfast / Rockland

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Belfast with an average of 9.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Maine.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rockland with an average of 12.8°. This is one of the warmest places in Maine.

In Belfast, there are 1.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.In Rockland, there are 0.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.

In Belfast, there are 15.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.In Rockland, there are 9.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maine.

An annual snowfall of 62.8 inches in Belfast means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.An annual snowfall of 57.5 inches in Rockland means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.

January is the snowiest month in Belfast with 18.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.January is the snowiest month in Rockland with 16.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Belfast with an average of 9.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Maine.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rockland with an average of 12.8°. This is one of the warmest places in Maine.

In Belfast, there are 1.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.

In Rockland, there are 0.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.

In Belfast, there are 15.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Rockland, there are 9.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maine.

An annual snowfall of 62.8 inches in Belfast means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.

An annual snowfall of 57.5 inches in Rockland means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.

January is the snowiest month in Belfast with 18.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Rockland with 16.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.